He is about to say goodbye to his role in beloved spectral sitcom Ghosts. But dastardly turns in Wonka and a festive Agatha Christie drama suggest the actor’s future is bright – if somewhat nefarious

"I won't be teaching my boy how to be a 'boy'"

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 27: Mathew Baynton attends the "Wonka" Photocall at Potters Field on November 27, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)